I'm a former prosecutor who now defends people facing felony charges throughout Gilpin County. I'll give you an honest assessment and a defense built to win.
Felony Defense Across Gilpin County
Felony cases are heard in Gilpin County District Court at the Gilpin Combined Court (2960 Dory Hill Road, Suite 200, Black Hawk) and prosecuted by the First Judicial District Attorney. Arrests are made by the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office, Colorado State Patrol, and the Black Hawk and Central City police departments, and they're typically followed by booking at the Gilpin County Jail.
Step by Step: A Gilpin County Felony Case
- Arrest and booking at the Gilpin County Jail
- Advisement, where bond and protection orders are set
- Formal charges filed by the District Attorney
- Preliminary hearing, where available, to test probable cause
- Arraignment and entry of a plea
- Motions to suppress evidence and challenge the case
- Negotiation or jury trial
Serving Rollinsville, the Nederland Area, and Mountain Communities
Felony investigations in unincorporated Gilpin County are handled by the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office. For clients in Rollinsville, the Nederland area, and other mountain communities, I understand the practical realities: long drives to court, limited cell service, and the importance of staying employed while a case is pending. I schedule and communicate with those realities in mind.
Former Prosecutor Experience on Your Side
I know how prosecutors evaluate evidence, decide charges, and make plea offers, because I used to do it. That insight helps me identify the real weaknesses in your case and negotiate effectively, and it prepares me to try your case when that's the best path.
Gilpin County Felony Defense: Common Questions
What are the felony classes in Colorado?
Colorado felonies range from class 6, the least serious, to class 1, the most serious. Drug felonies have their own levels, DF4 through DF1. Each class has its own sentencing range.
Will my case be in Gilpin County even if I live in another county?
Generally, yes. Cases are filed where the alleged crime occurred. If the incident happened in Gilpin County, the case will be heard at the Gilpin Combined Court.
Can I get bond on a felony charge?
Most felony charges are bondable. The judge considers the charge, your history, and your ties to the community. I argue for reasonable conditions.